Top 437 Camp leader Jobs in Newark, Nj

Counselor - EOY Camp
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc —East Orange, NJ
- $16.50 - $17.50 an hour
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Caregiving
- Visual & Performing Arts
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Summer Camp Unit Leader (Chinatown YMCA)
Chinatown YMCA —Manhattan, NY
- $5,100 - $5,500 a month
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Caregiving
- Mid-level
Content/Education Specialist
Veronica Arts Media Inc. —Bronx, NY
- From $30 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Management
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STEAM Afterschool Activity Specialist -PT (CB)
Sunnyside Community Services —Jamaica, NY
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Substitute Teacher (Middle School)
Atmosphere Academy Public Charter Schools —Bronx, NY
- $30,000 - $49,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Health savings account
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After School Group Leader (Fall 2026)
East Harlem Tutorial Program —New York, NY
- $20 an hour
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
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STEAM Afterschool Activity Specialist - PT (SB)
Sunnyside Community Services —Elmhurst, NY
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Leadership Afterschool Activity Specialist- (CB)
Sunnyside Community Services —Jamaica, NY
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
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Leadership Afterschool Activity Specialist - (SB)
Sunnyside Community Services —Elmhurst, NY
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Public speaking
- Residential
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Substitute Teacher (High School)
Atmosphere Academy Public Charter Schools —Bronx, NY
- $33,500 - $49,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Health savings account
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Afterschool Physical Education Instructor
Sunnyside Community Services —Sunnyside, NY
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Temporary
- School experience
- 18 years or older
- High school
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STEM Curriculum Developer (NYC)
NORY —New York, NY
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Afterschool Dance Instructor
Sunnyside Community Services —Sunnyside, NY
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
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Activity Specialist: STEM
Flatbush YMCA —Brooklyn, NY
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Assistant Educator at Islamic School: NYCMC Wellspring Schools
NYCMC —Hollis, NY
- $45,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
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Steve & Kate's Team Leader (East)
Bright Horizons —Jersey City, NJ
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Supervising experience
- Experience working with children
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Mets Camps Site Director
NY Mets Camps —North Caldwell, NJ
- $1,360 - $1,600 a week
- Full-time
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Children
Camp Specialist - EOY Camp
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc —East Orange, NJ
- $18.40 - $20.00 an hour
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Inventory management
- Visual & Performing Arts
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Aftercare Associate
The Pingry School —Short Hills, NJ
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Databases
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Camp Behavior Specialist
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc —East Orange, NJ
- $19 - $20 an hour
- In person
- Inventory management
- Teaching
- Entry level
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Counselor - EOY Camp

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc -
East Orange, NJ

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Job Details

$16.50 - $17.50 an hour

Qualifications

Working with students
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Description:

Love kids? Love summer? Love fun? Come join our Summer Camp team! Walk-in interviews Tuesdays 12–2 PM Starting: March 30th - May 12th 100 N. Arlington Ave, East Orange
Become a part of the East Orange YMCA team, where we oversee two lively camps! One camp is located on-site at 100 North Arlington Ave and 159 N. Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ, serving Pre-K through 8th Grade. Meanwhile, our offsite camp at Lincoln Avenue School, 216 Lincoln Ave, Orange, NJ 07050, invites students from First Grade through entering 8th Grade. Join us in creating an exhilarating summer experience for children across diverse age groups!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Keeps campers focused and engaged in camp activities.

2. Assist Specialist during activity periods.

3. Consistently greet campers with a smile and treat them with enthusiasm.

4. Develop positive relationships with member families and learn why they come to our Y. 5. Learn camper’s names. Respond to campers needs.

6. Assist Senior Counselor, Specialists, and all camp staff in carrying out themes, special events, trips, and all camp activities.

7. Encourage camper’s youth development progress.

8. Help group maintain camp cleanliness.

9. Work cooperatively with all camp staff while planning all camp activities.

10. Perform the above responsibilities in an enthusiastic and committed manner. Do more than the minimum for campers. Treat them as special. Treat campers and fellow staff members with respect.

11. Use redirection to appropriate activities when needed and use positive reinforcement to commend good choices.

12. Teach and instill the Four Core Values of the YMCA in all camp activities: Caring, Respect, Honesty, & Responsibility.

13. Act as requested by the supervisor.

Safety:

14. Attend regular staff meetings scheduled by supervisor.

15. Must attend and complete all required trainings.

16. At all times uphold camp safety standards. Maintain constant face counts. Will understand and practice risk management and disaster policies and procedures.

17. Help maintain group control and facilitate lunch time activities.

18. Must follow all Association Aquatics Policy Guidelines.

19. Take on designated assignments for aquatic activities. Help expedite arrival and departure from the pool (i.e. dressing rooms, etc.). Follow all YMCA, ACA, and NJ Licensing standards and procedures to ensure the safest and best quality camp and to help maintain ACA accreditation. 20. Secure and submit all accident reports.

21. Report all immediate concerns to Camp Director or nearest supervisor.

22. Follow supervision of bus counselors and help to ensure safety, expedient procedures and fun activities on the bus. Lead bus songs, stories and games.

Candidates who cannot perform some or all of these duties because of disabilities will nevertheless receive full consideration for the job based on their ability to perform essential functions.

YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DAY CAMP COUNSELOR

Other Duties:

23. Always maintain a professional demeanor, as you are a representative of the YMCA. 24. Wear Camp T-shirt daily.

25. Maintain positive attitude, responsibility and self-motivation. Be punctual and reliable. 26. Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school student or equivalent.

2. Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting, preferably as a CIT.

3. Interest preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc.

4. At least 18 years of age.

5. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

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camp leader jobs in newark, nj

Counselor - EOY Camp

Summer Camp Unit Leader (Chinatown YMCA)

Content/Education Specialist

STEAM Afterschool Activity Specialist -PT (CB)

Substitute Teacher (Middle School)

After School Group Leader (Fall 2026)

STEAM Afterschool Activity Specialist - PT (SB)

Leadership Afterschool Activity Specialist- (CB)

Leadership Afterschool Activity Specialist - (SB)

Substitute Teacher (High School)

Afterschool Physical Education Instructor

STEM Curriculum Developer (NYC)

Afterschool Dance Instructor

Activity Specialist: STEM

Assistant Educator at Islamic School: NYCMC Wellspring Schools

Steve & Kate's Team Leader (East)

Mets Camps Site Director

Camp Specialist - EOY Camp

Aftercare Associate

Camp Behavior Specialist

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